PROFILE

Rutgers University graduate from The School of Communication & Information with a major in Journalism & Media Studies and a minor in Digital Communication. Avid blogger and content creator for sports media. Experienced in creating and editing podcast and video content. A passionate writer with excellent writing skills who works well in teams and has a positive attitude and outlook. Broadly in search of positions in Communication.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Communications Aug 2019

GPA: 3.05

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Major: Journalism & Media Studies; Minor: Digital Communication and Information in Media

Associates of Science in Communications May 2017

GPA: 3.5

Mercer County Community College, Hamilton, NJ

Major: New Media

EXPERIENCE, COMMUNICATIONS

Creator of TheCraftSports (thecraftsports.com) Jan 2019 -present

A website blog on diverse topics focused on sports. As the site owner I am the primary contributor of content, however, I have administrative oversight of other bloggers writing on the website. I also create podcasts and the site has had a steady increase on views after every blog post.

Blog sample on MLB highlights: https://thecraftsports.com/2021/04/19/mlb-highlights-of-last-week-ronald-acuna-jr-a-terrible-call-a-no-hitter-and-on-field-tensions/

Podcast sample on equal pay in sports: (https://sgbt2405.wordpress.com/projects/)

Reporter for The Daily Targum 2018

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Assigned reporter to the Rutgers Women’s Tennis team. Attended NCAA tennis meets and conducted interviews with players and coaches and submitted several articles with tight deadlines. Also had the opportunity to participate in a press conference interview with Hall of Fame Rutgers Women’s basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer.

Writing sample: (https://www.dailytargum.com/article/2018/04/rutgers-tennis)

Writer for Radio Broadcasting 2018

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Wrote articles for broadcasting based on current events around campus. Responsibilities included conducting interviews, editing and creating audio files through Adobe Audition and Premiere Pro prior to broadcasting.

Broadcast sample: (https://drive.google.com/open?id=1MJyjsI6pr1O279jsUzG77ar3-BDkpEIB)

Reporter for The Voice 2015-2016

Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, NJ

Conducted interviews and submitted several articles on diverse topics including campus crime following an interview with the school president and commanding officer of security

Social media manager and content creator 2017

Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, NJ

The first student to manage the college’s social media platforms for Television and Film; mastered use of social media outlets; appeared in the school’s TV and film classes as a guest to obtain content for the school’s social media platform

Work EXPERIENCE

United Parcel Services, Trenton, NJ Feb 2020- present

UPS associate

Team member responsible for package and delivery, a role that was especially critical during the Covid pandemic of 2020. Recognized as a reliable, flexible, and diligent worker with a strong work ethic by my supervisors. Built good working relationships with my coworkers and supervisors and work well in team settings.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Canvasser for NJ Governor political campaign

Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, Columbia, South Carolina

Assisted veterans arriving in the emergency room and took them to various parts of the hospital to take their tests, filled their prescriptions, and took them to see their doctors

Otoo Memorial Hospital, Winneba, Ghana

Volunteer service during the summer; Assisted with light office duties

Columbia University, New York, New York

Volunteer service during the summer; Cell culture and transfections and general lab duties.

HOBBIES/EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Writing on recent sporting events

Podcasting

Exercising and playing soccer

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